New Charter of Ethics of the University of Liège

On December 10, 2025, ULiège adopted an Institutional Charter of Ethics. Aware of its responsibility to transmit knowledge and produce high-quality research for the benefit of society, it thus reaffirms the key ethical principles to which it adheres.

The Charter of Ethics sets out the duties and obligations of each individual in the performance of their duties. It is based on three principles:

• integrity, which implies acting in accordance with certain principles and values, and demonstrating honesty in their application;
• respect for the individual, which translates into the fair and dignified treatment of each person and the recognition of the intrinsic value of each individual;
• responsibility, which is the obligation of every person, body, or institution to account for their actions, results, and the implications thereof.

The Charter does not replace existing regulations, but contextualizes, links, and supplements them, while referring to applicable reference texts and the authorities that may be called upon in the event of a breach of its principles.

View the Charter of Ethics online or order a printed version

The Ethics Charter applies to the entire university community —students, administrative, technical, and manual staff, scientists, and academics. It was developed with this in mind through a rigorous consultative process led by a working group headed by Florence Caeymaex, Ethics and Equality Policy Advisor, with the participation of focus groups, experts, prominent figures, and relevant departments.

Each member of the university community is therefore invited to refer to it and take ownership of it. A Charter Monitoring has been created to monitor its use and, where appropriate, propose recommendations for improvement.